Guidebook for Big Bear
Entertainment & Activities
Rescue animal refuge with grizzlies, snow leopards, wolves, and more.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrRescue animal refuge with grizzlies, snow leopards, wolves, and more.
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdGo back to the old days; fun bowling for the family.
If you have kids, you must go to Alpine Slide. If you’re not a kid, you still probably want to go.
You’ll pass it on your right on your way along Big Bear Blvd. to our cabin. In the summer, there is a water slide. In summer, fall, and spring: toboggan run, go karts, and mini golf. In the winter: add inner tubing and snow play.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnIf you have kids, you must go to Alpine Slide. If you’re not a kid, you still probably want to go.
You’ll pass it on your right on your way along Big Bear Blvd. to our cabin. In the summer, there is a water slide. In summer, fall, and spring: toboggan run, go karts, and mini golf. In the winter: add inner tubing and snow play.
Parks & Nature
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGreat snowboarding.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGet information about hiking trails around Big Bear. Some great ones: Cougar Crest Trail (challenging) and Woodland Trail (easy).
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Get information about hiking trails around Big Bear. Some great ones: Cougar Crest Trail (challenging) and Woodland Trail (easy).
Food Scene
This new restaurant has a great atmosphere and terrific brew and food.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdThis new restaurant has a great atmosphere and terrific brew and food.
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AvePricey, but probably the best fine dining in Big Bear.
Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear BlvdYummy food; outside patio
Our favorite place on the way out of town for breakfast--go around the north side if the lake, through Fawnskin, for a different view of the lake. You can sit outside on the patio and enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading home. Dogs welcome.
36 locals recommend
North Shore Cafe
39226 N Shore DrOur favorite place on the way out of town for breakfast--go around the north side if the lake, through Fawnskin, for a different view of the lake. You can sit outside on the patio and enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading home. Dogs welcome.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cave
40789 Village DrThey converted an old movie theatre into a venue for live music.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdStater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdK-Mart (by Garden Center) station
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear Blvd